Next-Level Masking in ON1 Photo RAW 2026
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026 introduces a powerful new way to work with masks — Mask Layers. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build complex, flexible masks by adding and subtracting components, and how each layer has its own independent controls for strength, blur, and opacity. This gives you unprecedented precision in shaping your edits exactly where you want them.
Whether you’re enhancing skies, refining subject edges, or stacking multiple selections for fine-tuned control, Mask Layers open up creative possibilities that weren’t possible before. Follow along as I walk through real-world examples and show how this new masking system can elevate your landscape editing workflow.
Scott Davenport
Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.
He also can't help getting his feet wet photographing at the beach.